Nonprofit · EIN 04-6112881
PARALYZED VETERANS OF AMERICA
Also known as NEW ENGLAND CHAPTER
Tax-exempt · WEST ROXBURY, MA 02132
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $333,750 | $397,385 | -$63,635 | $1,477,460 | $69,644 | $1,407,816 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $735,196 | $453,457 | $281,739 | $1,484,781 | $93,417 | $1,391,364 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $239,923 | $476,896 | -$236,973 | $987,505 | $41,767 | $945,738 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $278,159
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $47,444
- Net income from fundraising events
- $8,147
- Other revenue
- $8,147
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $80,000
- Other salaries and wages
- $40,770
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $160,072
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $37,664
- Travel
- $27,544
- Depreciation
- $555
- Program services (functional)
- $286,668
- Management and general (functional)
- $80,627
- Fundraising (functional)
- $30,090
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,484,781
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,477,460
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $69,644
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,407,816
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $2,835
- Publicly traded securities
- $1,290,666
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,407,816
- Gross receipts
- $355,246
- Employees
- 2
- Volunteers
- 30
- Year formed
- 1957
- State of legal domicile
- MA
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARK MURPHY | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $80,000 |
| BRADFORD CARLSON | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| MIKE MORAN | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| CHUCK HOULE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| MARK SANDERS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| GARY JEZIERSKI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| JIM WALLACK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| BERNICE DEBLOIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| ERICKA HADDAD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| PAUL NYERICK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| DUSTIN SOROKA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| KEELAN ZENION | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARK MURPHY | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $75,000 |
| BRADFORD CARLSON | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| MARK SANDERS | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| CHUCK HOULE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| GARY JERZIEWSKI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| JIM WALLACK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| MIKE MORAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARK MURPHY | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $25,962 |
| BRADFORD CARLSON | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| MARK SANDERS | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| CHUCK HOULE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| GARY JERZIEWSKI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| JIM WALLACK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| MIKE MORAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1208 VFW PKWY STE 301, WEST ROXBURY, MA 02132-4344
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- BRADFORD CARLSON
- Signed the 990
- MARK MURPHY, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (800) 660-1181
- Website
- WWW.NEWENGLANDPVA.ORG
- Return prepared by
- JASON F CLAUSEN PC
Mission
THE NEW ENGLAND CHAPTER, PARALYZED VETERANS OF AMERICA IS A 501(C)(3) NON- PROFIT ORGANIZATION AND THE ONLY CONGRESSIONALLY CHARTERED VETERANS SERVICE ORGANIZATION DEDICATED SOLELY FOR THE BENEFIT AND REPRESENTATION OF VETERANS WITH SPINAL CORD INJURY OR DISEASE. FOR MORE THAN 75 YEARS, PVA HAS ENSURED VETERANS RECEIVE THE BENEFITS EARNED THROUGH THEIR SERVICE TO OUR NATION; MONITORED THEIR CARE IN VA SPINAL CORD INJURY UNITS; AND FUNDED RESEARCH AND EDUCATION IN THE SEARCH FOR A CURE, IMPROVED CARE AND QUALITY OF LIFE FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH PARALYSIS.
Program accomplishments
- CHAPTER ADVOCACY AND LEGISLATIVE WORK FY25 MARKED A HIGH POINT IN ADVOCACY AND LEGISLATIVE ENGAGEMENT FOR OUR NEW ENGLAND CHAPTER. IN JUNE, OUR CHAPTER CONDUCTED ITS STRONGEST CAPITOL HILL VISIT IN RECENT MEMORY, MEETING WITH CONGRESSIONAL OFFICES TO ADVANCE POLICIES CRITICAL TO VETERANS WITH SPINAL CORD INJURIES, INCLUDING HEALTHCARE ACCESS, CAREGIVER SUPPORT, AND BENEFITS PROTECTION. THE VISIT INCLUDED PARTICIPATION FROM OUR BOARD MEMBERS, VOLUNTEERS, AND STAFF, DEMONSTRATING THE COLLECTIVE STRENGTH AND CREDIBILITY OF OUR CHAPTER. OUR ADVOCACY EFFORTS EXTENDED HERE AT HOME WITH POLICYMAKERS THROUGHOUT VARIOUS NEW ENGLAND LOCAL CONGRESSIONAL OFFICES, ENSURING THAT THE UNIQUE NEEDS OF PARALYZED VETERANS ARE CONSIDERED IN LEGISLATION AND RESOURCE ALLOCATION. OUR CHAPTER ALSO MAINTAINED A CLOSE WORKING RELATIONSHIP WITH VA FACILITIES, PROVIDING INPUT ON ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVEMENTS AND CONTRIBUTING TO PROGRAMS THAT ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF CARE FOR OUR MEMBERS. THROUGH THESE EFFORTS, OUR NEW ENGLAND CHAPTER CONTINUES TO AMPLIFY THE VOICES OF PARALYZED VETERANS, ENSURING THAT THEIR CONCERNS ARE REPRESENTED AND THAT POLICIES ARE INFORMED BY LIVED EXPERIENCE. BECAUSE OF THE SOLID RELATIONSHIPS WE HAVE FORMED THROUGHOUT NEW ENGLAND, OUR CHAPTER WAS HONORED TO RECEIVE SEVERAL SPECIAL INVITATIONS TO THE PRESIDENTIAL INAUGURATION IN JANUARY IN WASHINGTON, DC.Expenses $93,968
- SPORTS AND RECREATION PROGRAMS IN FY25, THE NEW ENGLAND CHAPTER CONTINUED TO PROVIDE A FULL SLATE OF ADAPTIVE SPORTS AND RECREATIONAL PROGRAMMING, ENGAGING OUR MEMBERS IN PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, FELLOWSHIP, AND PERSONAL GROWTH. JUST A FEW OF THE SPORTS INCLUDED BOCCIA, GOLF, CORNHOLE, AND ADAPTIVE SKIING WHICH WERE ALL DESIGNED TO MEET THE NEEDS OF VETERANS WITH SPINAL CORD INJURIES AND RELATED DISABILITIES. HIGHLIGHTS ALSO INCLUDED OUR ANNUAL BOCCIA TOURNAMENT, HELD IN COLLABORATION WITH PVA NATIONAL IN NOVEMBER, WHICH DREW PARTICIPANTS FROM ACROSS NEW ENGLAND AND FOSTERED BOTH FRIENDLY COMPETITION AND COMMUNITY CONNECTION. OUR ADAPTIVE SKIING PROGRAMS AT MT. SUNAPEE AND OTHER REGIONAL LOCATIONS PROVIDED MEMBERS WITH OPPORTUNITIES TO DEVELOP NEW SKILLS AND ENJOY THE OUTDOORS. WE JOYFULLY SENT OVER 25 CHAPTER MEMBERS AND VOLUNTEERS TO COMPETE IN THE NATIONAL VETERANS WHEELCHAIR GAMES HELD IN NEW ORLEANS IN JULY. THESE PROGRAMS ARE MORE THAN RECREATIONAL - THEY EMPOWER OUR MEMBERS TO CHALLENGE THEMSELVES, BUILD CONFIDENCE, AND STRENGTHEN SOCIAL BONDS. PARTICIPATION INCREASED THIS YEAR, REFLECTING THE CONTINUED DEMAND AND IMPACT OF OUR OFFERINGS. EACH EVENT WAS SUPPORTED BY TRAINED STAFF, VOLUNTEERS, AND PEER MENTORS, ENSURING A SAFE, INCLUSIVE, AND ENJOYABLE EXPERIENCE FOR ALL.Expenses $79,297
- COMMUNICATION COMMUNICATION WAS A CORNERSTONE OF CHAPTER OPERATIONS IN FY25. THROUGH NEWSLETTERS, SOCIAL MEDIA, OUR WEBSITE, AND DIRECT MEMBER OUTREACH, WE ENSURED THAT VETERANS, CAREGIVERS, AND SUPPORTERS REMAINED INFORMED ABOUT CHAPTER EVENTS, ADVOCACY INITIATIVES, AND RESOURCES. NOTABLE COMMUNICATION EFFORTS INCLUDED A SERIES OF FEATURE ARTICLES HIGHLIGHTING MEMBER ACHIEVEMENTS, PROGRAM UPDATES, AND REFLECTIONS ON VETERANS DAY AND OTHER KEY OBSERVANCES. THESE PIECES NOT ONLY SHOWCASED OUR CHAPTERS ACTIVITIES BUT ALSO HIGHLIGHTED THE BROADER ISSUES IMPACTING VETERANS WITH SPINAL CORD INJURIES. ADDITIONALLY, OUR TEAM PRIORITIZED TIMELY AND PERSONALIZED OUTREACH, RESPONDING TO MEMBER INQUIRIES, SHARING RESOURCES, AND PROMOTING ENGAGEMENT ACROSS OR PROGRAMS. EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION HAS STRENGTHENED COMMUNITY BONDS, INCREASED PROGRAM PARTICIPATION, AND EXPANDED OUR VISIBILITY WITHIN THE VETERAN AND GENERAL COMMUNITY ALIKE.Expenses $72,435
- MEMBERSHIP MEMBERSHIP GROWTH AND ENGAGEMENT REMAINED A FOCUS IN FY25. THE CHAPTER WELCOMED NEW MEMBERS FROM EACH NEW ENGLAND STATE, WHILE MAINTAINING STRONG PARTICIPATION FROM EXISTING MEMBERS. OUR MEMBERSHIP INITIATIVES EMPHASIZED CONNECTION, INCLUSIVITY, AND ACTIVE ENGAGEMENT, ENSURING THAT ALL MEMBERS FEEL VALUED AND SUPPORTED. PROGRAMMING, EVENTS, AND ADVOCACY INITIATIVES WERE LEVERAGED TO ENCOURAGE ACTIVE PARTICIPATION, WITH MEMBERS CONTRIBUTING FEEDBACK ON PROGRAMS AND HELPING SHAPE CHAPTER PRIORITIES. PEER SUPPORT, MENTORSHIP, AND NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES WERE INTEGRATED ACROSS EVENTS, FOSTERING A SENSE OF COMMUNITY AND SOLIDARITY AMONG VETERANS. A HIGHLIGHT WAS OUR ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP BANQUET IN AUGUST, WHICH IS ALWAYS A TIME FOR CHAPTER MEMBERS TO CONNECT WITH EACH OTHER AND FORM STRONGER BONDS OF CONNECTION AND FRIENDSHIP. THROUGH OUTREACH, EVENTS, AND COMMUNICATIONS, THE CHAPTER HAS STRENGTHENED MEMBER RETENTION WHILE EXPANDING OUR REACH, ENSURING THAT MORE VETERANS ARE AWARE OF AND BENEFIT FROM THE RESOURCES, PROGRAMS, AND ADVOCACY EFFORTS PROVIDED BY OUR CHAPTER.Expenses $40,968
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 04-6112881
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Exempt since
- 1955
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Group exemption
- 1317: PARALYZED VETERANS OF AMERICA
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,477,460
- Income (IRS master file)
- $355,246
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $333,750 | $397,385 | $1,477,460 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $735,196 | $453,457 | $1,484,781 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $239,923 | $476,896 | $987,505 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 04-6112881).
Questions about PARALYZED VETERANS OF AMERICA
- What is the EIN of PARALYZED VETERANS OF AMERICA?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of PARALYZED VETERANS OF AMERICA is 04-6112881.
- Is PARALYZED VETERANS OF AMERICA tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1955.
- Which annual return does PARALYZED VETERANS OF AMERICA file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of PARALYZED VETERANS OF AMERICA due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did PARALYZED VETERANS OF AMERICA last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of PARALYZED VETERANS OF AMERICA?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names BRADFORD CARLSON.
- Who are the officers and directors of PARALYZED VETERANS OF AMERICA?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 12 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $80,000 (MARK MURPHY, EXECUTIVE DI).
- How much revenue does PARALYZED VETERANS OF AMERICA have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $333,750, expenses of $397,385 and total assets of $1,477,460 at year end.
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